NEWS
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CAMPUS
Improv group will compete in Chicago
By NICOLE LYNN GREINER | Nov. 18, 2009Theatre Strike Force doesn’t need scripts to get a laugh.
El Caimán
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Political science office closes after professor's arrest
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 18, 2009The office of UF’s political science department was closed for about three hours Friday due to safety concerns after a political science professor was arrested on a domestic battery charge the day before.
NEWS
Colbert mocks Miracle Whip campaign
Nov. 18, 2009It’s not too often that an ad campaign goes from startlingly stupid to strangely brilliant with a swapped-out voiceover, but Miracle Whip pulled off that trick with some of their most recent ads. And like a lot of things that are brilliant, Stephen Colbert is involved.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
New report shows sustainability efforts increasing on campuses
By CAROLYN TILLO | Nov. 18, 2009A new report released by the National Wildlife Federation shows that the sustainability movement is energizing college campuses across the nation.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
SHCC gives out about 1,400 swine flu vaccines Thursday
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Nov. 18, 2009Students waiting outside the Student Health Care Center Thursday had more on their minds than the upcoming Thanksgiving break.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
Art bash showcases student creations
By ALLISON BANKO | Nov. 18, 2009Fingers stained with ink and rooms with the scent of freshly brushed paint adorned the UF campus Friday night. Art students scattered with their artwork throughout the Fine Arts complex to showcase their latest creations for UF’s School of Art and Art History’s annual Art Bash event.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
Downtown art festival offers music and local art
By KARINA GALVEZ | Nov. 18, 2009The streets of downtown Gainesville boomed with music, art stands and eager visitors last weekend as the 28th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show filled about eight city blocks with entertainment.
THE AVENUE
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SEX
Men need matchmaking too
By MEAGAN MCGONE | Nov. 18, 2009After Bret found “love” and VH1 ended “Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels,” the trashy reality television gods have blessed me with another gem in the form of an hourlong block of the new season of “Tough Love.” I find Sundays lazing on the couch watching no-thought-involved TV medicinal, but for those of you who don’t, let me recap the show.
NEWS
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SFC
Santa Fe College students create amateur fight club
By JOHN J. BOOTHE | Nov. 18, 2009The club is offering free mixed martial arts lessons during the students' free time.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Theory of a Deadman plays without gimmicks
By Nicole La Hoz | Nov. 18, 2009When Theory of a Deadman commands the stage, there are no frills or gimmicks.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Facebook reveals all
By LAUREN GOLD | Nov. 18, 2009In high school, I jealously watched my older sister on her laptop. She was on Facebook, a network exclusively for college kids. I couldn’t wait for college — if not for the freedom, then definitely for the college e-mail address that would grant my entry into the elite Facebook club.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Fee-for-All: SG should get student input on new Reitz fee
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 18, 2009Tuesday’s Student Government vote on the proposed Reitz Union expansion has stirred up almost as much interest (and as many impassioned letters and Web site comments) as SG’s pending decision on a resolution denouncing the Goldstone report, the controversial UN report alleging Israeli war crimes.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Hot Water Music veteran creates acoustic tour
By Joey Flechas | Nov. 18, 2009Sometimes, simplicity can feel startlingly fresh.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Bayside rocks out, but doesn’t lead rockstar lifestyle
By Gabriela Izarra | Nov. 18, 2009Editor’s note: The writer spent twelve hours shadowing Anthony Raneri of Bayside to write this story.
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
Aspiring designer starts purse collection
By REBEKAH GEIER | Nov. 18, 2009Barcelona native Laura Vela will be studying at UF and selling her custom-made line of handbags
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Pray for less fortunate at Thanksgiving
Nov. 18, 2009While driving Oprah to her highest ratings in two years, Sarah Palin asked that we cast aside our petty sociopolitical differences and as a united country pray for the everliving soul of Levi Johnston.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Preachers shouldn’t mask messages
By Rebecca Theobald | Nov. 18, 2009This morning, while I strolled through Turlington Plaza, I was delighted to see that people were handing out copies of “The Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin. This seemed a vast improvement over coupons and fliers. Then I opened the book and found the “special introduction” urging me to accept an intelligent designer and “receive the gift of eternal life.”
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Reitz Union needs renovations
By Severin Walstad | Nov. 18, 2009The Alligator never seems to disappoint. Wednesday’s article “Senate approves Reitz Union student expansion fee” left out some important facts in the case for the Reitz Union renovation and expansion. For instance, a petition was signed by about 1,500 students in less than 24 hours in support of the renovation and the student fee to pay for it. That would seem to outweigh the 70 or so graduate students who attended Tuesday night’s Senate meeting.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Renovations will improve quality of UF
By Zack Faza | Nov. 18, 2009In response to the expansion and renovation of the Reitz Union, I would like to express support, despite the objections raised concerning extra fees. Another beautiful and utilitarian building on the UF campus further fortifies the quality and progress that distinguishes Florida from other higher learning institutions.
